Who owns TJ Morris?

Tom Morris founded TJ Morris, which owns discount retailer Home Bargains, in 1976. One of seven children of a Liverpool shopkeeper, he is the third generation of his family to run a retailer.

Who owns B&M Bargains?

B&M was acquired by Simon and Bobby Arora in December 2004 from Phildrew Investments, at which time the Company traded from just 21 stores.

What does B&M stand for?

B&M is a popular logo on the high street, but where did the retailer's name come from? Credit: B&M. It was initially known as Billington & Mayman - a name which derived from the man behind the business, Malcolm Billington - but was shortened to B&M, short for Bargain Madness.

How much did Home Bargains make in 2021?

Newly-filed accounts for TJ Morris, which trades as Home Bargains, show the Liverpool-headquartered retailer's turnover increased from £2.7bn to £3.3bn in the 12 months to June 30, 2021.

How many stores do TJ Morris have?

The company now boasts over 500 stores and employs more than 22,000 staff.

TJ Morris / Home Bargains, United Kingdom (Swisslog reference)

Where does the owner of Home Bargains live?

He currently resides in Liverpool's Albert Dock, while his children also work in the business. The slogan of Home Bargains is “Top Brands, Bottom Prices” and part of the reason behind its success is apparently its refusal to sell something if they can't be the cheapest.

How many billionaires are there in the UK?

The UK now has a record number of billionaires with 177, according to the new Sunday Times Rich List. That's up six from 2021 - and the combined wealth of the UK's billionaires stands at £653bn, up more than £55bn (9.4%) on the total wealth of the billionaires in last year's Rich List.

Who is Tom Morris?

Disgraced former Fox Footy reporter Tom Morris 'will NOT flee Australia' despite rumours of a switch to London with 'remorseful' axed journo 'keeping a low profile' while he plots his next move.

What shops do TJ Morris own?

Are quality save and Home Bargains the same?

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Even from the outside Quality Save stores look the same as Home Bargains but in fact, they are two different companies. Whilst Home Bargains is owned by TJ Morrisons and first opened back in 1976, Quality Save was founded earlier than Home Bargains in 1974 by Bob Rudkin.

Why is Home Bargains closing down?

Home Bargains stores usually close at 8pm Monday to Saturday and 4pm on Sundays. The company said it wants to give workers more time to spend with family and friends over the Christmas season this year, according to reports in the Mirror.

Are Home Bargains closing stores?

Home Bargains has issued an important closure notice affecting all its stores in Lancashire and the rest of the UK. The retail giant said it has made the decision for all 500 outlets and will affect around 22,000 staff.

Do Home Bargains check references?

13 answers. They may do a reference check. They can take up to 6 months to complete their checks as Head Ofice HR is always behind. (Stores do NOT carry out any checks) If you have lied on your CV, you'll be summarily dismissed.

Are B&Q and B&M the same company?

B&M Bargains, the cut-price variety retailer chaired by the former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, is understood to have snapped up 12 of the 14 sites that have so far been sold by the Kingfisher-owned B&Q, Britain's biggest DIY retailer.

Why is B&M so cheap?

There are other crucial ways that these discounters cut their own costs. B&M's stores are clean, well-lit and easy to navigate, but there are no cafes, no fancy shop windows, no experiential centres and no loyalty cards. “All these extra bells and whistles, they go into the cost,” says Simon.

Where is the biggest B&M store in England?

The biggest B&M is in Bournemouth, spanning two floors and covering 79,000 sq ft of space.

How much is the owner of Poundland worth?

Smith set up discount chain Poundland in one shop in Burton upon Trent in 1990, when he was just 27, after his father loaned him £50,000 to get started. The chain now boasts over 500 stores nationwide. He sold his share in the business in 2002 for £50million and it's now worth £1.5billion.

What companies do Poundland own?

The company, which not only owns Poundland but also Pepco and Dealz in more than a dozen Eastern European countries, has 2700 stores in total, with over 33,000 employees. Pepco Group is now aiming to reach 4000 outlets to become Europe's biggest discount variety retailer.

Is Poundland an Irish company?

Company Summary

Poundland Limited was set up on Wednesday the 25th of April 1990. Their current partial address is Dublin, and the company status is Normal.